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Chocolate Cherry Tomato and Bell Pepper Tart
Tomatoes and peppers and onions oh my! Late summer vegetables are in full swing. But at this point in the summer, I’ve had about 9 million tomato salads and I’m ready to put them to more inventive uses. That means … Continue reading
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Tagged cherry tomatoes, puff pastry, tart, tomatoes
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Red Potato Nicoise with Seared Scallop
Here’s another dish featuring the spoils of my good friends’ garden. During our visit, my boys learned how to get into the dirt and dig for potatoes, an activity I highly recommend for 8-year old boys, or girls for that matter! … Continue reading
Posted in appetizer, lunch, main, salad, side
Tagged creamy dressing, green bean, haricot vert, nicoise, potato, salad, scallop
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Corn on the Cob, Three Ways
With temperatures in New York topping out in the low 90’s yesterday and predicted to hover around 88 today, Mother Nature has clearly proclaimed that summer is far from over. The kids may be back in school (and amen for that) but … Continue reading
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Tagged corn, corn on the cob, grilling, Parmesan cheese, sriracha mayonnaise, yogurt
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Watermelon Greek Salad
I had the distinct pleasure to visit a good friend’s bountiful garden last week. While there was so much to admire, I found his green Cherokee tomatoes the most gorgeous sight to behold. And their beauty was just the tip of the … Continue reading
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Tagged feta, Greek, olives, salad, tomato, vinaigrette, watermelon
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Black Bean and Corn Quinoa Salad
I have a tendency to search out the exotic ideas in cooking. I love trying new ingredients or creating unexpected ingredient pairings. But I also understand that the simple things in life can be the most deeply satisfying. Take this salad for … Continue reading
Blistered Cherry Tomato and Avocado Smash Toasts
I have to admit that I struggle with breakfast. I don’t have much of a sweet tooth at the best of times and in the morning I’m particularly uninterested in a high sugar meal. So a savory energy boost like these … Continue reading
Ground Cherry Cous Cous Salad
Ground cherry, gooseberry, husk tomato. They are all varietals on the same wonderful theme. If you live in England, gooseberries are the varietal you’re likely familiar with, and there they are most often baked into sweet confections. Here in the United States, … Continue reading
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Tagged cape gooseberry, cous cous, couscous, ground cherry, husk tomato, Israeli cous cous, pearl cous cous
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Blueberries and Greens Salad
I love fruit in savory salads, so much so that when I was working as a food editor in Australia, at one point my boss had to tell me to knock it off with all the fruit in the salad. … Continue reading
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Tagged blueberries, cheese, dressing, greens, salad, vanilla, walnuts
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Kale and White Beans on Roasted Eggplant
While I often serve kale raw, I also like to enjoy it warm from time to time. I don’t cook it to death, just long enough for it to slightly wilt and soak up the flavorings in the pan. In this case, … Continue reading
Squash Ribbons with Prosciutto
Squash and zucchini season has commenced! In about three weeks I’ll probably reach my saturation point but for now, I’m reveling in its essential “summerness.” There’s really no end to the recipes you can create with these versatile veggies. Think, ratatouille, … Continue reading
the ripe earth 